Awning not extending

[Mndiver]

Sorry if this has been addressed before. My power awning sunddenly stopped working. retracted it earlier just fine now it will not extend. I can hear the motor working,sounds normal, but nothing happens,thanks in advance, this group has been soo helpful. steve

[flybouy]

How about some clues like make, model and year of camper. Awninh make? Connected to shore power or just battery?

[Mndiver]

It is on my 2017 sprinter, now sure of the make of the awning. the thing started working again this evening after the sun was off it. We were on shore power.

[flybouy]

There should be a sticker on the awning tube with the make & model. It may be working now but something caused the issue. Mechanical things don't heal or fix themselves. IMO it's better to find out why in-between trips vs not being able to retract the awning when you're packing up to go home.

[Mndiver]

agreed. Not going home till April

[Mndiver]

It is a Solera by Lippert

[chuckster57]

Take the cover off the motor and make sure the gearbox is fully engaged. The awning tube, center (drive) rod has been known to round off the flat edge.